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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02
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the cures of bilious and intermittent
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habitual constipation, liver and kid
ney complaints are speedily eradi-
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Health and vigor are obtained more
rapidly and permanently by the use
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by any other remedy heretofore
known. As blood purifier and
tonic it brings health, renewed en-
ergy and vitality to a worn and dis
eased body. march 80.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

IT having been stated that the
senate was doing the work of the
Legislature, Mr.. R. W. Leigh, of the
Morrillton Headlight, who is mem.
Der Of the clerical force of the house,
makes the following comparison
showing the report to be without
foundation:
81 find that the senate has intro
duced 234 bills, and passed As. The
house has introduced 445 bills, and
passed IS, and killed and passed
about 90 senate bills. Every item
OF important legislation has original
ed IN the house"
We think it can safely be said
that the present Legislature in point
of ability and industry will compare
favorably with the legislatures of
the past.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

HoN. X. H. Goad, county and pro
bate judge Of White county, died
very suddenly at Searcy last Wed
nesday of congestion. According tc
the Wheel Enterprise his death 90
Cured on the day he was engag
ed to marry an estimable lady of
Searcy. lie was not considered in
danger till a few hours before his
death.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02
TIE Gazette gives some intere

The Gazette gives some interes
ting figures showing the possibilities
Of Arkansas as a tobacco growing
and manufacturing state. There
are twenty cigar factories in OPP
Grafton, using $4,000 pounds OF to.
bacco and manufacturing 100000
cigars annually. There are eight plug
tobacco manufactures using about
$4,000 pounds annually. The to
baceo industry in this state can be
made very profitable one.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

The secretary Of the interior 10 a
letter to congress concurs in the
recommendation Of the commission
er Of pensions that provision be made
FOR the establishment OF an add
tional pension agency. The COM
missioner in an accompanying com
municatlon says that, in view of the
passage of the Mexican pension bill,
New Orleans would be the most
suitable location for the new agency.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

The lower house Of the legisla-
ture has passed bill providing fo-
a geological survey of the State. 1t
is believed that but little opposition
will be manifested in the senate, and
that it will pass at an early day and
become a law. The benefits that
will accrue to the state from a speedy
and accurate survey of the nature
proposed will not be seriously ques-
toned by any one at all informed in
regard to the boundless wealth
locked up in our hills and valleys.
Give us capable Geologist, an
immediate survey and wide cir
culatlon of his report and Arkansas
will take a forward step in the
march of States.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

Col. Henry Wood, superintend
ent of the Arkansas Valley Route,
telegsaphed from Pennsylvania, on
the 23d inst, to Hon. Jesse Turner
of Van Buren,, that work on the In
dian Territory line wouldbe common
ced at once, and wants the land and
right-of way agreements perfected
without further delay. This is good
news for the Arkansas river valley.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02
A SHOCKING murder has il

A SHOCKING murder has Just been
unearthed in Marion county. George
Watkins was murdered by a man
named Hudspeth. Watkins wife
turned States evidence and acknowl
edged that her intimacy with Hud-
speth prompted the killing. Wat
kins body was found in sand bank
seven miles from Yellville. Hubs
peth and the woman have been com
mitted to stand trial for murder in
the first degree.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

Hon. T. p. King, representative
from johnson county, died in Little
Rock, last Wednesday, after ten
days illness with measles. His re
mains were taken to Clarksvllle fol-
interment, accompanied by com
mite from both houses of the legis
lature. He leaves wife and sever,
al children.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02
President Cleveland rendered

President Cleveland rendered a
place on the interstate commission
to ex -Senator Thurman of Ohio, but
the grand old Roman declined the
preferred honor with thanks. This
implies that, standing by his Cincin-
natl speech of last September, in
which he announced his retirement
from public life sowing to the in
crease Of physical infrmities attend
ing extreme old age" the democrat
ic party hence forward will be de-
prlyed of the active service of one Of
its ablest opponents and conscien.
tious votaries.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 2, 1887.


The farmers convention held at
Little Rock last Saturday wss com
posed of as earnest body of men as
ever convened at the capitol. The
proceedings show that their deliber.
ations were conducted intelligently
and tremendously, and but one SEN
timent was expressed and that to adj
vance the material interests of the
agriculturists of the State. A per-
manent organization of state agri
cultural society was effected, differed
by practical farmers whose interests
are identified with agriculture. The
discussions covered a wide field and
were dealt with in a manner that
showed familiarity and research
We have not space to give full pro
ceedings of the meeting to day, but
will do so in next issue. The fol.
lowing were the delegates In attend
ance at the meeting:
After a call of the counties of the
state the committee reported the fol.
lowing gentlemen present with proper
credentials to represent their respective
counties:
Ashley, w. S. Allen.
Benton, Hon. lack Baker.
Conway, j. ii. Coblentz.
Crawford, Col. A. f. Locke.
Dallas, j. z. Smith.
Garland, w. Fowler.
Hampstead, p. G. Frederic.
Howard, George G. Miller.
lizard, Judge X. II. Powell.
Jackson, w. w. Jefferson, Jasper
May, A. f. Shoffner.
Jefferson, j. NJ. MCGEE.
Lawrence, A. B. Hogard.
Lee, H. N. Park.
Lonoke, j. p. Eagle, ID. w. Bizzell
w. P. Robinson.
Hot Spring, j. NJ. Fowler.
Pope, p. W. Parker.
Pulaski, B. D. Williams, j. f. Disco
S. III. Nowlin.
Saline. ii. A. Bennett, Alex Russell
st Francis, John Parkham, w. s.
Brooks, L. o. Fitz Patrick.
Stone, w. II. II. Oyler.
Washington, II. N. MaGuire.
White, ID. McRea, 3. z. Baker.
The annual meetings of the State
Agricultural Society are to be held
on the second Wednesday in Janua-
ry Of each year, at such place as
shall be designated by the executive
committee. Following are the offic-
ers of the society elected for the en-.
suing term:
Presidential. p. Locke, OF Craw-
ford.
Vice Presidents. NJ. McGehee,
of Jefferson.
Treasured. w. Bizzell, of Pu
laski.
Secletary-B. X. Baker, of White
The following gentlemen were
elected Vice Presidents of their res
pective Congressional districts:
First Congressional district--Hon
John Parham, of St. Francis.
Second distrIct-Gen. d. McRae
of White.
Third district--Capt. j. L. Haynes
of Drew.
Fourth dlstrict-Col. B. d. Will
liams, of Pulaski.
Fifth district-Joseph M. Baily
of Boone.
After the transaction of business
of minor importance, the convention
adjourned to meet the second Wed
nesday in January, 1888, at Little
Rock.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

UNCLE lack Baker, Benton conn
TVS eccentric representative, writing
to his home paper from Little Rock
says:
81 do believe this legislature is an
improvement on the last. | do not
know of single member drinking
drop of Intoxicating liquor. | dc
believe there are more good, religious
members in this body than / evel
saw in any body of men of the same
size.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02
BROTHER Winfield of the Ar

BROTHER Winfield of the Arkansas
Methodist has views on the woman
suffrage movement, and to our way
of thinking eminently proper ones,
too. He puts the stamp Of his in
diyiduality and OPPOSITION to the
measure in the following strong and
sensible language;
sour Southern women don't wan;
the ballot. Women at home rock
ing the babyhood OF the world and
its manhood in embryo, is an angel
in human form. She is the queen
of heart and home. Women at the
ballot box mixing with rude politi.
tians, with her pure garments drag
ing in political filth, would be a fit
subject for angels to weep over. The
ballot in the woman's hand
would be the boomerang of the dar.
All the bad would move to the front
and the good would stay at home.
We must preserve our alters and our
home influences or we are gone. Our
Southern women will not want to
vote, they never ask the ballot and
the South is far ahead Of the North
on prohibition"
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

The only way in which Gen. A.
W. Greeley, the newly appointed
signal service officer, can get solid
with the people and the army off
GERS over whose heads he stepped to
his exalted position, is to turn his
back on the coal dealers and rush
spring weather right along regard
less of the almanac.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

THE people should bear in mind
that the county seat election comes
off on Saturday, the 10th day of
March. There is no necessity for
any discussion of the question, that
has been done over and over again
in the past. The people have decid-
ed that the county seat should be
moved, and now the question Is shall
it be located at Russellville or At
kins This is an election of greater
importance than ordinary elections,
for the reason that Its results will be
more lasting. In political elections
if mistake is made 1T can be cor.
rected in two years, but the result of
this election must last for at least
ten years, and perhaps for the life of
this generation. Therefore the voter
should consider well before casting
his ballot, and be guided not by
prejudice nor personal favor alone,
but guided entirely by the dictates
of mature reason and sober Judge
ment, taking into consideration the
greatest good to the greatest number.
Go to the polls on the 10Th and cast
your ballots, and if you are in favor
of Russellyille see that your ballot
has on it simply these words:
"FoR RUssELLvILLE."
and if you prefer Atkins, these words,
"FoR ATKINS"
Be careful on the following points:
Be certain that you go to the yot-
ing precinct Of your own township
TO deposit your ballot.
BE sure that your name is record
ed correctly on the poll books.
Let us have a full, fair and free
election, with no attempt to thwart
the will Of any voter, and let the
"longest pole knock the persimmon."
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

PENNSYLVANIA, Tennessee and
West Virginia will vote on prohibi-
ton amendments at their state cleo.
tions. The same question is being
earnestly advocated IN Georgia, Ala.
bama, Texas, North Carolina and
Virginia, with prospects favorable to
the prohibitionists.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

RHODE ISLAND holds an election
on the 9Th of April to elect State
officers and members of the legisla-
ture. The contest promises to be
the most exciting in the history oil
that State, owing to the uncersai n
quantity Of the independent vote.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

THE candidates for the Secretary
ship OF the Treasury, made vacant
by the resignation of Mr.. Manning.
has narrowed down to Mr. Carlisle,
Mr.. Pendleton and Mr.. Fairchild.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

THERE appears to be reasonable
grounds for believing that the sen
ate will pass the Balch railroad bill
providing for commission. If this
bill should become law the ques-
ton of commissioners will be the
next thing to consider. Pope coun-
ty, it viii be conceded, has been
modest in the asking of favors, and
when she does put forth request of
this nature it is backed by eminent
qualifications and peculiar fitness of
the person in whose behalf the favor
is sought. The DEMOCRAT dominates
for one of the commissioners, If such
board be created, Col. BEN L. EN-
BRY, of Atkins. This is done with
out any solicitation from him and
without knowing whether he would
accept. But it cannot be denied
that no bitter man can be found for
the position
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

THE Presidents reasons for veto
ing the Texas seed bill were that it
was contrary to the spirit of the con
stitution, and that the government
should leave to individual charity
the extending of aid to private suf-
farorc
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02
In the mouse ANS week. a blIl ,

In the house this week, bill was
passed to prevent unjust combina.
tions, monopolies or conspiracies in
the cotton seed business. During
the tendency of the bill Representa-
tive Sibley is reported as saying:
"Mr Sibley said that he knew that
capital was organizing and combin-
ing to crush the farmers Of the coun-
try, not only by combining TO reduce
the price OF their products, but also
by increasing the price Of the nee
essary commodities of life. Hence
he favored the bill"
The bill passed 70 to 5.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

THE House failed to pass the de-
pendent pension bill over the presi-
ident's veto. The vote stood It's to
to 125. The country will applaud
the act and give the president the
credit. By his veto the president
has saved the tax payers the enor-
nous sum Of $75,00O,000 annually.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

In reply to correspondent asking
about the proposed reduction in rail
road fare, we will say: A bill has
passed the house fixing the fare at 8
cents per mile, but allows roads OF
25 to 10 miles in length to charge a
cents, and roads less than Is miles
in length to charge 6 cents.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

THE recent elections in Germany
resulted In astonishing gains for the
Socialists. In one city alone they
made a gain.of $4,000. The rebuked
Emperor will doubtless refuse to
provoke war with France for some
time To come.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

A DISASTROUS earthquake occurred
in southern Europe last Wednesday
resulting in the loss OF many lives
and much property. One district
alone lost 1900 souls.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

MINNESOTA compels by statute the
issuance Of free passes by transpor
tation companies to the members Of
the legislature and State officers.
They know how to hold on to a good
thing up there.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

THE Morrilton Star denies the
statement that coal has been discov.
cred near that place. The report
originated in the fertile Imagination
of Little Rock newspaper cores
Dondent.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

A COMPETENT statistitian asserts
that just twenty three members of
the Legislature have gubernatorlal
bees In their bonnets. What buzz
zing there must be around the state
houea
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

Mayor Hewitt speaks out like a
man in regard to the recent strikes
in New York city. He says the "des-
potism Of labor is just as reprehen
sible as the tyranny OF labor
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

CONGRESS will adjourn Friday
There is no probability of an extra
session, unless some of the appro-
priation bills should fail to pass.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

MEssRs. Saml. f. Darby and Chas.
f. Hudson, both Arkanslans, will
graduate from the United States
naval acadamy at Annapolis In June.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

THE Ozark Sun has ceased to
shine. The clouds of adversely have
obscured its rays and shut out its
light forever.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

The DEMOCRAT is indebted to Sem
ators Berry and Jones for valuable
public documents.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

A BOND call for $1O,0O0,000 3-per
cents, maturing April LIST, has
been issued by the Secretary Of the
Treasury.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

A BILL requiring railroads to fence
their tracks has passed both houses
of the legislature.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

TIE governor has approved the
bill accepting $250,000 from the
Iron Mountain :0au for back taxes.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

Two hundred thousand acres OF pine
land in Louisiana have been pur-
chased by Jay Gould for car build
ing purposes.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1887-03-02

MoRMoNs In Nevada have been
DISTINGUISHED by the legislature of
that State.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-01
a1.soo ALREADY PLEDGED

Toward 2Lfquidat1ng she Debt of
$4,000 OF the Howard Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church - Re.
cent improvements Made.
The Rev. Nathan Hubbe1l, pastor of the
Howard avenue Methodist Episcopal church
in this city, is endeavoring to wipe out
debt of So, 800 remaining on the property.
More than 81, 800 have already been pledged
in quiet way in the church and congrega-
ton, leaving less than 81 900 to be raised.
Doubtless many friends of this enterprising
though struggling society elsewhere will be
glad to lend helping hand. The original
debt was paid several years ago. new
parsonage has since been built, which Great
ed the present mortgage.
Mr.. HubbeIl, the pastor, is now eomplet-
ing his third year at this appointment, max
ing two full pastoral terms, including his
1abors from April, 1874, to 1877. He found
then two weak missions worshipping in an
oyster shop and carpenters shop respective
~. When he removed two new churches ex-
listed, the Dixwell avenue and Howard aver
nue. Methodist Episcopal churches. The
membership in each church had been
doubled, while much of the money for the
new buildings and current expenses had Deen
raised chiefly through his exertions, $500
having been raised by two
steamboat excursions alone. During
his previous passionate he also COM
pleted three years. course at Yale Theo-
logical seminary. Last year he spent nearly
three years in Europe on vacation granted
by his church. In addition to the debt
paying movement now in progress, new
church parlor has recently been built, the
auditorium newly carpeted, a new furnace
added, besides new library for the Sunday
school. An evangelistic movement under
the auspices of this church will soon be in
augurated which promises great success. Mr..
Hubbell will be assigned to a new field of
labor next April at the conference which
meets at Middletown, Bishop Foss presiding.
The energy of Pastor. Hubben has aided SO
materially the prosperity of this Zion, and
his name is enrolled high in the estimation
of his people; and the present movement by
this church well deserves hearty recognition
and support, especially as City Point and vi
cinity is mot a dead part of the city, but has
future before it.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-01
ABOUT $4,000 LESS.

The Estimates For the Ensuing Year
Completed by the Finance Committee
The Pruning Knife Used All Around
No Police MaGron and No Rock
Lane Bridge.
The finance committee met last evening
and completed the estimates for the various
city departments for the ensuing year. The
present board of finance has been known as
careful and saving one." It has protested
many bills which other boards have passed
without dissent The result has been saw
ing of the city's money. For the past fort
night the board has labored hard on the est,
mates for 1885, At last evenings meeting
subcommittee was appointed consisting of
Alderman Dickerman and Councilman Moran
to tabulate and prepare the report for print
ing. The board will hold another meeting
this evening.
The board has decided that there will be
no change in the tax for next year.
Although it was voted that the result of
the boards passing and pruning should not
be made public until printed by them
COURIER reporter learned from thoroughly
authentic source the action taken.
Last years appropriations were $733, $40.
The board has made drop of about $40, 900,
and will give only about $4,000. This is
considered quite crop IN view OF the fact
that while there has been a steady growth in
the expense, the grand list for the past year
has not materially increased. The municipal
expenses of the city have increased while the
income of the city has not increased.
The board of public works asked for over
$500, 900. In this department the pruning
knife has brought the appropriation down
to $157, ITO, not including the sewers. In
Guiding the sewers the board of public works
will get 1888 1885,
The Rock Lane bridge will not be built
the beard thinking it an unnecessary expense.
The State street bridge over Mill river was
provided for to the extent of $15, 900, as
were the Jackson and James street bridges.
The board has decided that police matron
is not needed at the lookup at present
and no estimate was made for one. A change
in the lookup was provided for, however.
This will separate the men and women pris-
oners.
The police board asked for SIG, 900. They
will get $114,0
The fire department asked for $S7, 900.
They will get $50, 1856.
The lamp committee will get about $62, 900.
The health department estimates will re-
main the same as before.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-01
THE GRAND ARMY FAIR.

The Committee of Prominent New
Haven LadIes-Meetfng This After
noon at the New Haven He use.
A large number of the prominent New
Haven ladies from the different churches
will meet with Mrs. York, the chairman of
the ladies' committee, at the New Haven
House parlors at O'Clock this afternoon for
the purpose of making further arrangements
for the Grand Army fair to be held at the
Second regiment armory from Dec. 14th to
Goth, and which is to be conducted by rep
resentatives of the ladies and citizens of New
Haven and by Admiral Foote and Won Stein
wehr posts. The ladies are to be the lady
patronesses of the different booths and large
bevy of young ladies have already been en-
gagged to assist them. A committee of New
Haven ladies yesterday visited Mrs. Mayor
Buckley of Hartford and obtained many
valuable suggestions from this lady, who
aided SO successfully the G. A. r. fair in
Hartford last winter which Melted 1000.
At the OPENING night of this fair Governor
Lounsbury and staff and a number of promi-
nent citizens of the State, including Mayor
Buckley, will be present.